Miacomet Pond

30 West Miacomet Road

Miacomet Pond is a 43.5-acre freshwater pond stretching 1.5 miles long on the south shore of Nantucket. This glacial outwash pond is home to painted and snapping turtles, as well as yellow perch, pickerel, bass, and bluegill. Visitors may observe ducks, swans, swallows, egrets, and red-winged blackbirds foraging around the pond. It is an ideal spot for kayaking, canoeing, and hiking. The pond is good for young children, and parking is available. There is no lifeguard on duty and no facilities on site.

South Shore Beaches:

Miacomet Pond

30 West Miacomet Road

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Nobadeer Beach

Seasonal lifeguards only | No lifeguard on duty

Nobadeer Beach is near Nantucket’s airport and is popular with youth, offering surfing, surfcasting, and views of planes landing and taking off. Surfboard and wetsuit rentals and surf lessons are available during the summer months. A lifeguard is on duty in-season. Beach access involves a steep incline, but no stairs. Hazards include rip currents, high surf, and sudden drop-offs. There is a small parking lot; beach driving requires a 4WD vehicle and a permit.

Western Avenue Beach

No lifeguard on duty

Western Avenue Beach is located across from what used to be the Youth Hostel and is maintained by the Nantucket Land Bank. There extremely limited parking, though it is possible to park at Surfside Beach and walk to this beach access. The Land Bank has updated the entry to this beach, adding a small accessible park with seating. However, getting to this beach and shoreline requires going down a long set of gradual stairs and a long walk over a sand path.

Madaket Beach

Seasonal lifeguards only | No lifeguard on duty

Madaket Beach is at Nantucket’s far western end, known as one of the best spots on the island for watching sunsets. Strong surf draws surfers and bodyboarders. Some lifeguards are on duty in season, though not the full beach length. Restrooms are on site; no food service — bring a picnic. Some parking is available, and the beach is reachable via a 5.5-mile paved bike path or the seasonal NRTA shuttle. Hazards include rip currents, high surf, and sudden drop-offs.

Miacomet Beach

Seasonal lifeguards only | No lifeguard on duty

Miacomet Beach is located at the end of Miacomet Road on Nantucket’s south shore. Paved road gives way to narrow sand roads, and parking is limited. Beach driving is prohibited. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous: lifeguards are on duty in-season. This beach is another good spot to watch the sun set. There are no restrooms and no food service at this beach. Families with young children may prefer nearby Miacomet Pond.